Give fresh spinach leaves the Cantonese treatment with almonds, vinegar and freshly grated ginger.

Creamy and punchy, this spinach and artichoke dip works wonderfully with crunchy Turkish toast for a moreish share platter addition.

Studded with chickpeas and dressed with a lemony yoghurt hummus, rich with the sesame flavour of tahini, this spinach and zucchini salad is the yummiest way possible to boost your iron levels.

Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and nutrients, giving them superfood status. They go perfectly as a sauce with chicken and melted cheese.

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

A great first food for babies, this spinach purée is full of iron and perfectly healthy.

This herby spinach, chickpea and feta tart is crumbly, buttery and flaky in all the right ways.

If green is good for you, then this soup is like a bowl tonic for the body and the soul. Spice it up with a spoonful of curry paste if you like.

A warming winter soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

A rich and delicious veal campagnola, topped with melted cheese and served on a tomato base, the perfect dish to bring the taste of Italy to your table.

Thick, nourishing and deeply satisfying, this lentil, burghul and spinach soup makes a great weekend lunch dish.

This colourful, tasty salad makes a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

Perfect for a picnic or casual lunch, these freeform spinach and ricotta pies are easy to make and delicious either hot or cold.

Onion & spinach pakoras, also called pakodi, are fried snacks originating in India and are found across South Asia served here with a deliciously cooling cucumber raita.

Kumara, spinach and ricotta go together beautifully in this easy pasta dish.

Kefalotyris is a semi-firm greek sheep’s or goat’s milk cheese. Although called a pie, this traditional greek vegetable and herb packed recipe contains no pastry and is held together with eggs and fetta. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

The polenta and dressing can be made a day ahead; refrigerate, covered. Vegetables can be cooked a few hours ahead; keep wrapped in a damp cloth in the fridge. Note

Picnic noodle cake can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Note

This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.

Crispy haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas that are great for sharing with family and friends.

Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.

The classic combination of ricotta, spinach and tomato works beautifully in this light dish.

For a delicious snack, try these golden scrolls filled with sausage and beef mince, melted cheese and spinach.

The Middle Eastern flavours of this fresh, crunchy salad make for something slightly different for lunch.

Add a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking these cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach if you like.

Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.

This cheat's ravioli is easy, light and brimming with summery flavours.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

A historically North African dish named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.

These tasty Greek style feta and spinach stuffed potato balls make a delicious starter, finger food or light snack.

For an easy weeknight meal, try this crispy spinach and beetroot tart topped with crumbled feta.

Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni makes a great weekend lunch to share. A piping bag filled with the chicken mixture will make filling the cannelloni tubes really easy.

Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive Christmas side dish

These simple mushroom tarts are bursting with flavour and make a great lunch when served with a ripe tomato salad.

These individual Japanese hotpots are brimming with flavour and comfort.

Stuffing chicken breasts helps keep them moist and juicy while cooking, as well as adding a huge flavour boost to the finished dish.

You need 1kg of untrimmed spinach to get the amount of trimmed spinach needed for this recipe. Note

Get your iron Popeye-style with this cream of spinach soup with lemon fetta toasts.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.

Spinach and eggs are a fabulous combination, the earthiness of the spinach lifts the delicate flavour of scrambled eggs to new heights.

Fresh ginger dressing really brings this prawn and avocado salad to life. Perfect for a light lunch on the deck with friends, served with crusty bread and dry white wine.

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

Tasty chunks of roasted pumpkin make this couscous dish hearty enough to serve as a main at lunch, or as a light dinner.

Cheese and spinach tortellini baked in tomato pasta sauce with mushroom, zucchini and tomato.

Pumpkin, spinach and toasted pine nuts go together beautifully in this creamy, filling risotto.

These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.

Chicken slathered with mustard and spiked with rosemary and browned on the barbecue. Delicious served with potatoes and spinach.

Conchiglioni is the ideal pasta for these ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta shells, but you can use cannelloni in its place.

There's no need to sacrifice taste for speed with this quick and easy ravioli with spinach, sage and pine nuts. Creamy, toothsome and infused with the delicate flavour of sage, it's a mid-week dinner winner.

An Italian filled and baked bread - perfect for children's snacks, lunches or any time!

Giant shells stuffed with ricotta, spinach and parmesan then drenched in tomato passata and baked, this baked stuffed conchiglioni recipe is perfect winter comfort food.

Savoury and deeply satisfying, this vegetable curry is great as part of a banquet or as a meal on its own.

A rich beef lasagne with the added flavour of garlic, mushrooms and wilted spinach, this classic family dish is sure to be a hit. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for the full retro experience.

With only five ingredients, all purchased easily from a supermarket, this sophisticated version of the classic bacon and egg pie is the perfect fuss-free midweek dinner. Note

Spinach, capsicum and feta pizza

A healthy and delicious spinach and chorizo salad that is packed full of flavour.

You could use beef sirloin or rib eye (scotch fillet) instead of the rump steak. Sukiyaki beef is available fresh and frozen from Asian grocery stores and selected supermarkets. A traditional sukiyaki pan is available from Japanese stores. Note

Crispy Middle Eastern-style potato and spinach frittatas packed full of za'atar, a blend of roasted dry spices.

The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note

This 15 minute dinner uses only 5 ingredients for a hearty dish that's on the table, fast.

A light and healthy smoked chicken salad for a midweek lunch.

Flat-leaf parsley can be substituted for the basil. A simple covered cooking method replaces the usual labour-intensive non-stop stirring required in more traditional risottos. Best results will be achieved by using arborio rice, but you can use any medium-grain rice, such as calrose. Note

Crispy and delicious spinach and feta triangles for sharing with family and friends.

Helpful hint Pizza cheese is a commercial blend of processed grated mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Use plain cheddar cheese if you like, or use a tasty or mature cheddar for extra bite. Note

There's no need to miss out on delicious pastry dishes because of allergies. This tasty chicken, semi-dried tomato and spinach tart is gluten-free, and beautiful enjoyed warm from the oven or served cool as a lunch-box snack.

Soufflé can be made ahead through the end of step 4. Just before you intend to fold in the egg whites and bake the soufflé, warm the prepared egg yolk and spinach base by standing the bowl in warm water a few minutes. Note

You will need to buy one bunch of spinach (300g) to make this recipe. Note

Use frozen spinach, which has been cooked and cooled, for this recipe. Note

Kalonji seeds are also known as nigella or black onion seeds. Tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, with a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by frying briefly in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Don’t drain the spinach until it’s completely dry, the excess water steams and wilts the spinach during cooking, without having to add extra oil or butter. Note